Man dies after Nagawicka Lake dive

Authorities say Steven LaLonde pronounced dead at hospital

Several fire departments responded to Nagawicka Lake late Saturday morning after receiving a report of a scuba diver in distress under ice, according to a news release.

Diver Steven G. LaLonde, 32, had been found by other divers in his group and removed from the water, the release indicated. Authorities said the diver was not breathing, so a member of the group started CPR.

Authorities took LaLonde to an area hospital, according to the release, where he was pronounced dead. The release indicates LaLonde was an experienced diver.

The investigation is ongoing, according to the release, but authorities said initial indications point to a possible equipment issue.

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